He was certainly the player of the second half. Player of the first half was Vescovi. I wonder if Barnes planned it that way, or if that’s just the way the game unfolded.Tennessee won in a playground battle today that was a half court fracas all day long.
Nkamhoua was definitely the player of the game today with his big 27 points and 5 rebounds and 3 3 pointers made.
As long as he doesn't go too far and either get called for a flagrant foul or get kicked out of the game, him being the villain is a good thing. I fear he's going to be even more under the microscope of the officials the rest of the way though, and could cost us some critical possessions.People were complaining about pLav all game but I think his Offensive fouls set a tone. We let them know it's gonna be rough down on the block on both ends.
Him being viewed as a villain just makes the refs call more borderline fouls against him and not call fouls committed on him. Nothing positive thereAs long as he doesn't go too far and either get called for a flagrant foul or get kicked out of the game, him being the villain is a good thing. I fear he's going to be even more under the microscope of the officials the rest of the way though, and could cost us some critical possessions.